Perfect Pairings & Recipes forFlat Iron Steak

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Flavour Analysis

Flat iron steak begins with a vivid impression of emphatic beefy meatiness, before animal fat, char and oleic acid emerge underneath. An iron note introduces a clear metallic character, while a copper note contributes a sharp metallic character, and toast and kombu dashi notes give the profile depth, contrast and length.

Dominant Flavour Families

Maillard
Carnal / Animalic
Earthy
Spice
Vegetal

Flavour profile of flat iron steak

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Beefy

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Flat iron steak

BeefyCarnal

flat iron steak8.7

Rich, savory beef aroma. Strong in flat iron steak.

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